Memorial Day Coupon Special  Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series HA5805 Lockheed F-117A Nighthawk USAF 7th FS Screamin Demons, #82-0806 Vega 31, Kosovo, Operation Allied Force 1999, 1/72 Scale Diecast Model, Size: 7.25" Wingspan, 11" Long, Optional Up & Down Landing Gear, Armaments & Display Stand Are Included.

The Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk is a retired American single-seat, twin-engine stealth attack aircraft that was developed by Lockheed's secretive Skunk Works division and operated by the United States Air Force (USAF). It was the first operational aircraft to be designed around stealth technology. The F-117 was based on the Have Blue technology demonstrator. The Nighthawk's maiden flight took place in 1981 at Groom Lake, Nevada, and the aircraft achieved initial operating capability status in 1983. The aircraft was shrouded in secrecy until it was revealed to the public in 1988. Of the 64 F-117s built, 59 were production versions, with the other five being prototypes. Primary Role: Stealth Attack Aircraft.

F-117A Nighthawk 82-806 ôSomething Wickedö was accepted September 12, 1984. The aircraft from Holloman AFB 7th FS "Screamin Demonsö was assigned to the 8th FS during ôOperation Allied Forceö and based at Aviano AB, Italy. On March 27th 1999 82-806Æs call sign was ôVega31ö with a mission to bomb Serbian forces. During the mission the aircraft was hit by one of two missiles and became the first F-117 lost in combat. The pilot ejected safely and was rescued. F-117 82-806 had previously flown 39 Successful missions in Operation Desert Storm.